In my opinion the Wales event of the Red Bull Cliff Diving is always the best leg of the World Series. It might not be the most exotic destination but in terms of atmosphere and buzz it knocks the socks off the other venues and the Red Bull Matadors air show which kicked off the event this year was really impressive.

I’m writing this blog with mixed emotions following two very contrasting performances over the previous few weeks. Since you last heard from me, I have won the annual Marmeeting event in Italy (a non-Red Bull event), but then followed that up at the weekend, in the latest Red Bull Cliff Diving series event in Malcesine, by finishing last.

I was really pleased with my podium place in the first event of the 2013 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in La Rochelle, particularly with all my family out there supporting me and a crowd of 70,000.